In a case made famous by the Netflix documentary 'Take Care of Maya,' the Kowalski family is suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital after they say the hospital held Maya prisoner as a child, causing her mother to take her own life.
Days after her attorney said she was not in court because of health setbacks, Maya Kowalski appeared in photos at parties on social media. More
November 1, 2023
Days after Maya Kowalski's attorney said she was having a CRPS flare with lesions, photos on social media show her celebrating at parties. More
October 31, 2023
The Child Protection Team Division Chief defended Dr. Sally Smith’s actions before and after she filed Maya Kowalski’s child abuse report to DCF. More
October 31, 2023
A nurse testified about an incident where Beata Kowalski offered Maya Valium as a reward, as well as 'chilling' statements she heard. More
October 30, 2023
Cathy Bedy, a social worker involved in Maya Kowalski's case, denied making comments to Maya about her mother's mental health. More
October 30, 2023
Cathy Bedy defended her decision to hold a crying Maya Kowalski on her lap when questioned by the Kowalskis' attorney. More
October 30, 2023
Dr. Elizabeth Byrne said that she noticed inconsistencies between Maya Kowalski's complaints and her presentation. More
October 27, 2023
Speaking outside of court, Gregory Anderson said that the stress of the trial is impacting Maya Kowalski's health, causing lesions. More
October 27, 2023
Body Language Expert Tiffany Lee and Human Behavior Expert Susan Constantine analyze the testimony of Dr. Sally Smith. More
October 27, 2023
Dr. Sally Smith explains in a heated cross-examination why she did not believe Maya Kowalski had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. More
October 26, 2023
Dr. Sally Smith, whose name initially appeared on the lawsuit, was removed after settling with the Kowalski's for $2.5 million. More
October 26, 2023
Dr. Sally Smith defends her professional opinion that Maya Kowalski had suffered from medical child abuse by her mother, Beata Kowalski. More
October 26, 2023
The Kowalskis are suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for millions in a case depicted in the Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya." More
October 26, 2023
Attorneys for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital are presenting their defense in the "Take Care of Maya" Trial. More
October 25, 2023
Dr. Paola Dees testified for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, saying that her symptoms were not consistent with CRPS. More
October 24, 2023
Experts analyze the body language of Maya Kowalski and caseworkers in the 'Take Care of Maya' Trial to assess truthfulness. More
October 23, 2023
Judge Hunter Carroll ruled that the jury would not deliberate a count of battery for an incident when Maya was in an EEG room. More
October 23, 2023
A detective testified to a recorded interview she did with Jack Kowalski, where he appeared to disagree with his wife's behavior. More
October 20, 2023
Johanna Klink said Maya Kowalski asked her for “sedation” and said her “life is a lie” shortly after she was admitted to the hospital. More
October 20, 2023
A closer look at the central figure in the civil trial between the Kowalski family and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. More
October 18, 2023
A DCF employee testified that Maya seemed happy 'almost all the time' and another said she was the one to interrupt the family's calls. More
October 17, 2023
Attorneys for Maya Kowalski and her family rested their case after calling over 40 witnesses. Their final witness was an expert in suicide. More
October 17, 2023
Psychiatrist Dr. Scott Richards testifies Beata Kowalski made an “altruistic surrender” to bring Maya home from the hospital. More
October 16, 2023
Maya Kowalski testified that she can't use hand sanitizer, eat cereal or wear dark purple or gold jewelry after her time in the hospital. More
October 13, 2023
Jurors saw a taped deposition with Dr. Sally Smith, who was the doctor to accuse Beata of abusing her daughter, Maya. More
October 12, 2023
Maya Kowalski's attorneys made sure jury knew staff Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital referred to 10-year-old Maya as Ketamine Girl. More
October 12, 2023
Laura Ann Voes, a former hospital employee, revealed text messages that referred to Maya as 'Ketamine Girl' in texts to others. More
October 11, 2023
Dr. Anthony Kirkpatrick, the original doctor who diagnosed Maya Kowalski with CRPS, testifies to treating her with Ketamine. More
October 11, 2023
Dr. Anthony Kirkpatrick testified about meeting Maya Kowalski and her mother, Beata, as well as how he diagnosed her with CRPS. More
October 10, 2023
Maya Kowalski spent hours on the witness stand, talking about her experience at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. More
October 9, 2023
